Jaslyn and Hazel went shopping. After Jaslyn spent $59
b, Hazel had 5 times as much as Jaslyn. If Jaslyn had $29
b more than Hazel at first,
- Express the amount of money that Jaslyn had at first in terms of b.
- If b = 25, find the amount of money that the two lady had left after shopping.
|
Jaslyn |
Hazel |
Before |
1 u + $59b |
5 u |
Change |
- $59b |
|
After |
1 u |
5 u |
(a)
1 u + 59
b = 5 u + 29
b5 u - 1 u = 59
b - 29
b4 u = 59
b - 29
b = 30
b1 u = 30
b ÷ 4 = 7.5
b Jaslyn's amount at first
= 1 u + 59
b = 7.5
b + 59
b = $66.5
b (b)
1 u + 5 u = 6 u
6 u = 6 x 7.5
b = 45
b Amount the two lady had left
= 45 x 25
= $1125
Answer(s): (a) $66.5
b; (b) $1125